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Minutes
January 11, 2001
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 P.M. Reading Town Hall, Berger Room, and 16
Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts Acting Chairman Nancy Carlson Colleen
Henessey - Seferian and staff liaison Jane Fiore, Health Services Administrator were
present. Chairman James J. Nugent excuse.
The minutes of the December 14, 2000 were read. Colleen Seferian made a motion to
accept the minutes as read. The motion was seconded by Nancy Carlson and approved -
vote: 2:0:0.
Next order of business:
• The review of final influenza clinic report was read and discussed. Report was voted
2:0:0 to be added to the official minutes of January 11, 2001.
• Discussion was held regarding the effectiveness of the emergency public health
action regarding the effects of the beaver dams at Line and Track Roads. Continued
monitoring of the neighborhoods will be carried out to prevent another emergency
situation. All total coliform water samples were within acceptable range. Samples
were taken of Walkers Brook and Eaton and Elm Street conduit.
• Review of the letter sent to 1480 Main Street regarding canine not returning within
Reading boundaries.
• Review of preliminary plans for the Beacon street development; concerns for the
BOH are the following: public sewer, run-off and flooding trash control and storage.
The board will review next set of plans before comment.
• Review of preliminary plans for condominiums at 1345 Main Street development by
the Board of Health as preliminary. Vote 3:0:0 Health Adm. Will witness deep holes
for water table levels.
• Review Building Inspectors plans for "Finagle the Bagel". Company representative,
has not had meeting with health department as of this date.
• The Board signed a letter of support for the Tobacco Control program address to
Senator Tiesi, Represenatives Casey and Jones.
• Review Health Division Operating Guideline. Discussion began regarding page 3 of
changes were made. Discussion will continue. Vote for acceptance of new guidelines
will be by July 2001.
• Review of fee schedule: the Sealer of Weights and Measures fees remain the same.
The Board of Health fees were discussed. Addition of Body Art to. the fee schedule,
change in price for Bakery, catering, ofrage trucks, burial permits, wells. The Board
tabled further discussion until full Board of Health present for vote.
• Brief review of monthly correspondence to the Division.
Motion to adjourn made at 8pm seconded and voted 2:0:0
Respectfully submitt d
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bane M. Fiore, RN, CHO
Health Services Administrator